Arechiga was released from prison on March 3, 2020 and was supposed to be under federal supervision for the next five years, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

An affidavit filed in San Diego Federal Court last week said that Arechiga was not at his home when officers went to check on him Wednesday, however.

All of his belongings – except his cell phone – were also missing, the affidavit said.

A US District Judge has now issued a warrant for Arechiga's arrest.

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Arechiga has disappeared from US custodyCredit: U.S. Department of Treasury

The affidavit did not specify where he had been living before he disappeared, and it noted that he had talked about moving back to Mexico once his supervised release was over, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

Prohibition officers have recommended another nine months in prison if Arechiga is found, Border Report reported.

Arechiga was released just weeks ago, after serving a seven-year sentence for conspiracy to import cocaine and marijuana.